Sound Engineering Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$73,130/yr
Typical range
$49,910 – $100,280
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years
What a Sound Engineering Technicians does
Record, mix, and master audio for music, film, podcasts, and other productions using specialized equipment and software. Enhance sound quality and create the audio landscape for projects.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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